Local banks maintain steady leadership in 1925 elections
In Tuesday elections First National Bank and Planters National Bank announced officers and directors. First National shows C B Bryant as president and R A Gillett as cashier with $100 000 capital and surplus and a 20 percent dividend for 1925. Planters National lists D S McMillin as president, H C Willis as cashier, and dividends of 10 percent for 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
C. B. Bryant
W. H. King
F. E. Douglas
R. A. Gillett
T. J. Lilley
W. T. Simmons
J. W. Pennell
S. E. Jones
W. O. Womack
D. M. Ray
W. T. Sears
J. A. Biggers
Eli Smith
R. M. Lively
R. May
W. L. Binkley
Dr. Ray
R. H. May
Planters National Bank
D. S. McMillin
T. H. Sears
Guy Hamilton
H. G. Webster
B. H. Thomson
J. R. Pennington
J. L. Dyer
T. E. Barbee
Dr. R. L. Sears
Guy
W. B
J. W. Ashley
W. T. Truett
J. P. Autrey
W. N. Stone
Central Christian Church to Welcome Mrs McMaster
Mrs Berta McMaster of Fort Worth will occupy the pulpit at Central Christian Church next Lordsday morning at 11 o clock. The women of the church are urged to attend and all are cordially invited. A E Major signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berta McMaster
Fort Worth
Pastor G M McNeilly Moves to Broken Bow
Reverend G M McNeilly loaded out his household goods on Wednesday and sent them to Broken Bow Oklahoma. He was recently called as pastor of the First Baptist Church at Broken Bow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. McNeilly
Broken Bow
Okla
McNeilly
First Baptist Church
H. B. Cash
Leonard
Church of Christ
Leonard Church of Christ
Texas Hog Breeder Hails Arlington Visit
George P. Lillard of Arlington spent Sunday with J. R. Oliver. A pioneer Duroc Jersey hog breeder, Lillard praised Oliver's herd as among the best in the Southwest after inspecting the Durocs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Lillard
Arlington
J. R. Oliver
Mr. Lillard
Texas
Southwest
Mr. Oliver
Roberts Campaign Visit Backs Grayson County Tax Collector Bid
D K Devere Roberts, candidate for Grayson County tax collector, met voters on Wednesday. He is the son of the late Tom Roberts a former county sheriff and previously lived in the area before moving to Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K. (Devere) Roberts
Grayson County
Mr. Roberts
Tom Roberts
Sherman
Lilley to retire from dry goods business after 19 years
J. F. Lilley, veteran dry goodsman, is winding up mercantile affairs. A trustee is in charge as the store closes for reorganizing stock. Lilley has served the community with liberal credits and support, and friends regret his retirement while hoping for a comfortable future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Lilley
Lilley
Nye Wins Senate Seat by Narrow 41 39 Margin
The U S Senate voted 41 to 39 to seat Gerald P Nye as North Dakota's Senator. The contest centered on governor appointment authority to fill vacancies, replacing the late Edwin F Ladd. Frazer escorted Nye to the dais for oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Senate
Edwin F. Ladd
Frazer
Nye
Dais
Bethel Canning Club Discusses Poultry Raising
The Bethel Canning Club met last Friday with Mrs J H Alexander to discuss poultry raising. After business, fruit salad cake and hot chocolate were served. Visitors included Mrs Bob Andrew Mrs L R Dossey and daughter. Next meeting with Mrs Taylor Autrey Jan 22 with county agent hoped to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Canning Club
J. H. Alexander
Bob Andrew
L. R. Dossey
Taylor Autrey
Tree Planting Time for Whitewright Homes
The fine season invites transplanting deciduous trees and shrubs in Texas. Winter planting aids root growth for summer survival. Nurseries offer a wide stock and Whitewright has successful fruit trees like peaches plums cherries pears figs grapes and apples. Plant early small trees with care to ensure establishment and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Whitewright
Drouth
Subscription Special Advertises The Sun and Farm News
The Sun announces a continuing limited time rate of 1.95 for The Sun and the Semi-Weekly Farm News. The offer remains in effect until further notice and is described as a subscription special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
the Sun
Joe Tate and W. L. Gordon Weekend in Dallas
Joe Tate and W. L. Gordon spent last weekend in Dallas, enjoying informal meetings and local events. The pair were seen touring downtown venues and dining at a city restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Tate
W. L. Gordon
Dallas
Ex King George II Eyes Florida Refuge in U S
Ex king George II of Greece weighing a move to the United States. He has considered purchasing land and a residence at the Floranada Club near Fort Lauderdale as a winter home. Prince Paul, his brother, is in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George II
Greece
Balkans
United States
Floranada Club
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Prince Paul
Chicago
George
America
Rotary Luncheon Highlights Grayson County Boy Scouts
At the noon Rotary luncheon last Friday Hal Collins of Denison and County Scout Executive McLean of Sherman presented the Boy Scout work in Grayson County. J C Gillespie, in charge of the program, oversees organizing a troop and took the matter under advisement. Other visitors included R B Hopson W S Moore and Rev G M McNeilly. Hopson praised the Scouts work, and W A Stuckey paid tribute to Rev McNeilly as a neighbor and co laborer as the Baptist minister moves to Broken Bow Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Grayson County
Rotary Club
Hal Collins
Denison
McLean
Sherman
J. C. Gillespie
R. B. Hopson
W. S. Moore
G. M. McNeilly
Hopson
W. A. Stuckey
McNeilly
Broken Bow
Okla
Prison Population Continues To Decline In 1925
The State Prison Commission reports 3 420 convicts on hand January 1 1926 down from 3 621 on July 1 1925 a decrease of 200 over six months. December saw forty escapes near record levels with twenty six recaptures. two convicts died one from a gunshot during an escape attempt and another from abdominal wounds inflicted by unknown persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Prison Commission
Pennington and Graves Tie in Early Morning Nuptials
R G Pennington and Miss Bernice Graves were married at Leonard with a ceremony at dawn performed by family members. The couple then traveled to Royse City and Cotulla before returning to make their home with Mrs. Edgar Montgomery. Pennington, son of William Pennington Jr, has worked as a bookkeeper for Whitewright Lumber Co. His bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Graves and grew up among friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
R. G. Pennington
Bernice Graves
Giles Cobb
Leonard
Jack Webster
Whitewright- Leonard Road
O.M. Durham
Edgar Montgomery
Young Pennington
William Pennington Jr
Royse City
R. T. Pennington
Whitewright Lumber Co
J. H. Graves
Roberts Seeks Grayson County Tax Collector Seat
D K Roberts announces his candidacy for Tax Collector of Grayson County in the Democratic Primary. Born in Pilot Grove near Whitewright, he served in the 90th Division in France during WWI and later worked in the Tax Collector's office. He is described as a Democrat with proven office experience and community standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
D. K. Roberts
Grayson County
Mr. Roberts
Pilot Grove
Whitewright
Tyler Commercial College
North Texas
Interstate Cotton Oil Refining Co
Sherman
San Antonio
France
T. W. Roberts
New York
Hallie Belle Richardson
Roberts
PTA Plans Musicals For School Playground Fund
The local Parent Teacher Association led by Mrs. J. W. Wilson promoted entertainments of forty-two and refreshments at the American Legion hall on Friday and Monday to raise funds for more playground equipment at the grammar school. A small amount was raised. additional plans will be pursued to complete the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
J. W. Wilson
American Legion Hall
Cotton Belt Announces Agricultural Demonstration Train Schedule
The Cotton Belt railroad company releases itinerary for a special agricultural demonstration train during February and March. It will arrive in Whitewright at 9 15 a m March 2 and depart for Sherman at 11 45 a m the same forenoon. The event aims to interest the public in practical demonstrations presented by the multi car train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cotton Belt Railroad Company
Whitewright
Sherman
King Purchases Ed Lankford Farm North of Town
W H King buys the Ed Lankford farm adjoining J L Cantrells place north of town. Mr Lankford moves to a tenant house on Mrs B G Gowdy s farm and the vacated property will be under the supervision of O M McMillin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. King
Ed Lankford
J. L. Cantrell
Mr. Lankford
B. G. Gowdy
O. M. McMillin
Missionary Society Meets January 18 at 2 30 PM
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will convene Monday January 18 at 2 30 in the afternoon with Mrs Olivia Whedbee presiding All members are urged to attend. Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Olivia Whedbee
County Officials Reappointed by Commissioners Court
J. C. Ayres was reappointed county traffic officer by the commissioners court on Tuesday. H. M. Scott of Denison was reappointed county highway engineer. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Farr were reappointed superintendent and matron of the county farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ayres
Commissioners Court
H. M. Scott
Denison
Tom Farr
Moore family moves to Denison amid local relocations
Lloyd Moore moved his household goods to Denison on Wednesday to establish residence. He is associated with Kerr Furniture Co., as announced in the previous Sun. R P Gordon and family have taken the Moore residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Moore
Denison
Kerr Furniture Co
The
Sun
R. P. Gordon
Moore
Mrs Kerr of Sherman Visits Crowell Family Over Weekend
Mrs. John Kerr of Sherman spent the weekend here with her parents Mr and Mrs Ode Crowell, visiting relatives and staying at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr of
Sherman
Ode Crowell
W. R. Phillips Visits Friends in Celina His Active Weekend
W R Phillips of Celina visited friends here on Sunday during a weekend trip. He spent time with local acquaintances and reported on recent community happenings during informal gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Phillips
Celina
Epworth League Program Sunday January 17
The Epworth League outlines a Sunday program with the theme Great Experiences and Great Lives. Leader Ona Belle Hampton presents Tsaiah's Vision with talks The Burning Bush by Mabel Rector and The Damascus Road by Miss Dale McGaughey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ona Belle Hampton
Dorothy Gordon Spends Day in Sherman with Relatives
Miss Dorothy Gordon spent Tuesday in Sherman visiting relatives and staying for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Gordon
Sherman
Democrats to Attack Republican Tariff
Democratic members of the House push tariff revision as many bills move to committees. Representative Hull proposes repealing the ten percent tax on imported rubber tires, while Representative Weller plans to restore Underwood rates on livestock grain and poultry. He blames President Coolidge for failing to seek cost of living relief and cites farming states’ political revolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Hull
Tennessee
Representative Weller
New York
Weller
President Coolidge
Middle West
Coolidge
Pierce Cafe Sells Interest to Brothers in Whitewright
Oscar Pierce sells his stake in the Pierce Cafe to his brothers Andrew and Robert Pierce. The retiring partner may leave the city. the restaurant, tied to the Pierce family for 19 years, will continue under the two brothers and their mother Mrs. P. J. Pierce with no drop in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Pierce
P. J. Pierce & Sons
Andrew
Robert Pierce
P. J. Pierce
Pierce
Whitewright
S W Earnest Announces For Grayson County Tax Collector
S W Earnest announces candidacy for tax collector of Grayson County subject to the Democratic primary in July 1926. He outlines Democratic ties, local roots near Sherman, business and banking experience, World War I service, five years as Deputy Tax Assessor, and pledge to full time effort if elected. He solicits votes and support in a concise political advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
Ida
Sherman
Pacific Coast
National Bank of
Denison
S. V
Vernon
Whitewright Postoffice Receipts Rise in 1925
The 1925 postoffice receipts show a solid rise over 1924 with December receipts more than twice those of December last year. The gains indicate Whitewright is moving forward and suggest the postoffice may be upgraded to a second class office before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Seed oats shipped from town as sowing starts
Wagon loads of seed oats have been seen to leave town this week. Oat sowing is now under way, with indications that a considerable acreage of the grain will be put in.
Local Boy Becomes City Physician of Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Star Telegram announced last Thursday that Dr Aubrey O Hampton has been named city physician of Fort Worth. A son of Mr Mrs W C Hampton he graduated from Baylor Medical College Dallas and has practiced in Fort Worth since June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas Faculty Urges Subscriptions to Ferguson Forum
Texas University faculty members were asked to subscribe to the Ferguson Forum, official organ of Governor Ferguson's administration, in a circular mailed last week. The paper is published at Temple by Jim Ferguson, former governor and adviser to the current governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas University
Ferguson Forum
Miriam A Ferguson
Temple
Jim Ferguson
Capitol
W. B. Shoe
Workmen’s Compensation Division
The
Insurance Commission
Retiring Pastor Delivers Final Sermon at Baptist Church
Presbyterian and Methodist pastors held no Sunday night services so members could join the Baptist Church for Rev. G. M. McNeilly's closing sermon marking his four year tenure. A large crowd gathered to honor the minister and his community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
G. M. McNeilly
Firefighters Extinguish Oil Blaze Near Katy Tracks
A special crew using railway motor equipment heated heavy oil on Katy tracks igniting barrels. Dense black smoke from nearby tanks and warehouses drew a crowd, but damage remained slight as the local fire department responded promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Miss May Belle Doss Weds J W Owens at Sabinal Home
Miss May Belle Doss daughter of Mr and Mrs FE T Doss married Mr J W Owens of Sabinal on January 1 at her Sabinal home. She had been visiting sister Mrs Elbert Thompson and attended Whitewright schools. The couple will reside on Mr Owens ranch near Sabinal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Belle Doss
FE. T. Doss
J. W. Owens
Sabinal
Miss Doss
Elbert Thompson
Whitewright
Mrs. Owens
Odd Fellows Lodge to Install New Officers
The local Odd Fellows Lodge will install officers at Thursday night’s meeting. Named officers: J. E. Russell noble grand, Fitzhugh Mangrum vice grand, D. R. Lewis secretary, L. O. Lackey treasurer, R. S. Morehead chaplain, S. H. Jared warden, P. C. Delfel conductor, Norvel Thomson I G, E. M. Davidson C G, M. Coll ins R S N G, M. Ross L S N G, V. Murphy R S V G, Raymond Ray L S V G, Claud Dillon R B S, Glendon Cox L S, E. B. Martin trustee, Ray Cates P G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Lodge
J. E. Russell
Noble
Fitzhugh Mangrum
D. R. Lewis
L. O. Lackey
R. S. Morehead
S. H. Jared
P. C. Delfel
Norvel Thomson
I. G
E. M. Davidson
C. G
M. Collins
M. Ross
V. Murphy
V. G
Raymond Ray
Claud Dillon
Glendon Cox
E. B. Martin
Ray Cates
P. G
Kerr Furniture Introduces Ford Johnson Wallpaper Line
Kerr Furniture Company unveils a new Ford Johnson wallpaper line described as a fresh wall covering option for homes. The release highlights durability and design as key selling points for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford-Johnson
Kerr Furniture Company
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Central Christian Church
Bethel Club
U. S
Rotary
Pennington-Graves
Epworth League
Pierce Cafe
S. W. Earnest
Ft. Worth
Take Ferguson Forum
Ben Roberts
Richmond Street
Ben
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